Shooting form

[Hawg Slayer 4]

I am fairly new to archery and have been shooting with my left elbow (I'm right handed) bent alot to keep the string from hitting my arm because that was the way I was taught. Several people that have seen me shoot have told me to straighten out my left arm and rotate my shoulder which causes my forearm to get out of the way of the string. Would this improve my accuracy? And which way would be the best?


Mason

[Sleepy]

would probably improve accuracy because that method would create less torque, also your draw length could be too long

[47]

I am fairly new to archery and have been shooting with my left elbow (I'm right handed) bent alot to keep the string from hitting my arm because that was the way I was taught. Several people that have seen me shoot have told me to straighten out my left arm and rotate my shoulder which causes my forearm to get out of the way of the string. Would this improve my accuracy? And which way would be the best?


Mason

There are differing opinions on straight vs bent bow arm.

Arm slap can almost always be eliminated by first making sure you're not over drawn, and second, gripping the bow properly. Too much heel on the grip can leave the arm in the way, and also cause poor shooting due to torque.

Try gripping the bow with you fingers at about a 45* angle, with less hand on the riser and relaxed fingers.... avoid over doing the relaxed finger by jutting them forward, just let them lay naturally, with light pressure on the front of the riser.




If you have access to one, see a coach. Can make a world of difference in your shooting enjoyment.

[Hawg Slayer 4]

There are differing opinions on straight vs bent bow arm.

Arm slap can almost always be eliminated by first making sure you're not over drawn, and second, gripping the bow properly. Too much heel on the grip can leave the arm in the way, and also cause poor shooting due to torque.

Try gripping the bow with you fingers at about a 45* angle, with less hand on the riser and relaxed fingers.... avoid over doing the relaxed finger by jutting them forward, just let them lay naturally, with light pressure on the front of the riser.

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If you have access to one, see a coach. Can make a world of difference in your shooting enjoyment.

Okay I'll try that here is a pic of my current form



Mason

[47]

And welcome to Archery

I just remembered a really good collection of tips and resources you might like. Careful of overload though, there's a lot to learn, and can be overwhelming. BUt it is important to start off with a set of solid fundamentals.

crawl, walk, run

Good video on proper grip.

http://www.performance-archery.tv/?q=node/79

Check out the index to the right for more stuff.

[Sleepy]

There are differing opinions on straight vs bent bow arm.

Arm slap can almost always be eliminated by first making sure you're not over drawn, and second, gripping the bow properly. Too much heel on the grip can leave the arm in the way, and also cause poor shooting due to torque.

Try gripping the bow with you fingers at about a 45* angle, with less hand on the riser and relaxed fingers.... avoid over doing the relaxed finger by jutting them forward, just let them lay naturally, with light pressure on the front of the riser.

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If you have access to one, see a coach. Can make a world of difference in your shooting enjoyment.

Im glad I didnt have to take that picture

[Hawg Slayer 4]

And welcome to Archery

I just remembered a really good collection of tips and resources you might like. Careful of overload though, there's a lot to learn, and can be overwhelming. BUt it is important to start off with a set of solid fundamentals.

crawl, walk, run

Good video on proper grip.

http://www.performance-archery.tv/?q=node/79

Check out the index to the right for more stuff.

Okay I'll check it out


Mason

[47]

Im glad I didnt have to take that picture

Here's the next frame.


Disclaimer: No tripod mounted Flip video cameras were harmed in the making of this series.

[bowhuntntxn]

@jimmy show off!!!

@HS4 is that really you in the picture?? That bow looks like the DL is WAY too short. And when I say WAY, I mean like maybe 2 inches too short. If there is a way to get a picture more straight on, and not behind you, it would be easier to tell.

[Mike Javi Cooper]

A coach would help you tremendously.

[Hawg Slayer 4]

@jimmy show off!!!

@HS4 is that really you in the picture?? That bow looks like the DL is WAY too short. And when I say WAY, I mean like maybe 2 inches too short. If there is a way to get a picture more straight on, and not behind you, it would be easier to tell.

I'll try to get one this weekend. I measured what my DL would be with my shoulder rotated and arm straight and it would be 2" longer


Mason

[Hawg Slayer 4]

Sorry for the bad quality of the pic



Mason

[thebomb6_99]

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[txdukklr]

your draw length looks way to short to me. get the bow set up right and then work on your form, my son looked just like you until the beginning of the season when we moved him to the right dl. he was growing just like you and by the time I made a change it would be too short within a month.

[Hawg Slayer 4]

your draw length looks way to short to me. get the bow set up right and then work on your form, my son looked just like you until the beginning of the season when we moved him to the right dl. he was growing just like you and by the time I made a change it would be too short within a month.

I just went up to cinnamon creek ranch and got it fixed I got my DL increased an inch and a half and I feel much more comfortable


Mason